All articles by James Lowman – Page 4
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Budget analysis
Overall, this was a safe Budget, but the real challenges will come when the next government unveils its programme after the election, says James Lowman.
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Getting down to business
The chancellor is doing the right thing in reviewing business rates, but now the real work starts, says ACS chief executive James Lowman.
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Time to take action
The government must commit to reforming the business rates system, says ACS chief executive James Lowman.
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Political engagement
Invite your MP and councillors to your stores, says ACS chief executive James Lowman.
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Political change
The No vote in the Scottish referendum heralds a new wave of changes across the UK, says ACS chief executive James Lowman.
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Monitoring alcohol policy
The ACS will fight proposals to restrict the number of alcohol licences in an area, says James Lowman.
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Understanding the impact
ACS chief executive James Lowman urges the Department of Health to look at the real evidence when comes to assessing the impact of plain packaging.
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What communities want
The overall message of a new ACS report is simple - people want diversity on their high streets, says chief executive James Lowman.
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Brand new levies
Mandatory plastic bag charges is one piece of regulation which the ACS is fully supportive of, says chief executive James Lowman.
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Positive energy
Convenience store owners are no better placed to deal with energy companies than domestic consumers, says ACS chief executive James Lowman.
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Reducing the strength
An Ipswich scheme to tackle street drinking has been a success, but clarity is needed to ensure such schemes are rolled out effectively elsewhere, James Lowman argues.
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Waiting for the Budget
The Chancellor’s Budget will hold more interest than usual for retailers this year, says James Lowman.
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Autumn watch
The Autumn Financial Statement has become one of the most important days in the political calendar, says James Lowman.
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Fix a broken system
The rates system is broken and the onus is on George Osborne to fix it, says ACS chief executive James Lowman.
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Planning ahead
Maintaining a town centre first planning policy is vital for our high streets, argues James Lowman.
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Making headlines
Retailers need to take a common sense approach to displaying lads mags in their store.
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Crime fighting
ACS is lobbying MPs on the Anti-Social Behaviour Bill, but retailers concerned about recent developments need to focus on local engagement too, says James Lowman.
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Anti-social amendments
It’s a shame the government has undermined positive measures in the Anti-Social Behaviour Bill by introducing a last-minute clause, says James Lowman.